I have to say that this year's event look bigger but at the end of the day, I find the selection was more limited compare to last year. It was more of the bigger well know brands and even the local craft section had less selection compare to last year. Maybe it's just me, not sure. Nonetheless, we still had a lot of fun with a lot of great beer and food.

Just as last year with the media pass, we were escorted into the Media Lounge like VIP where we were given 2 sampling tickets. This year's media lounge feature beer was Matilda & Sophie by Goose Island, a Chicago's Craft Beer, their beer bottles here look like wine bottle.

But I notice that a lot of beer this year are costing $2-6 this year, price increase in beer?
This year, the 2 of us bought 20 each plus the cost for food and if at the end of the day you had enough of drinking, you can always use it up on food (^_^)

Since it's a rather large events and most people will spend hours there, so try to wear comfortable shoes (kudos to the ladies who wear heels and last all day) and slap on some sunscreen since the event is entirely outdoor.... plus do not drink & drive, both streetcar and cabs are just so convenient.

Served with lime and ice, I wasn't sure what to expect if not an overly sweet soda like drink... but it was very refreshing with a very distinct ginger flavor and def not sweet a all. To me it's like ginger candy tasting beer w/ 4.8% alcohol.

One of my local craft beer since last year, and had a tasting of this last year and have been waiting for them to launch it at LCBO since then. Super refreshing summer beer with a very mild watermelon taste
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Being my fave during last year beerfest with all kind of special brews, this year's was a big disappointment in comparison. They only have mostly their standard offering plus barely 4-5 special ones. Tried their Wild Patty's Crazy Berry and love it, was rather light but with super tart berry taste.